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The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
The Future of Government HR Management
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Bill Brantley May 5, 2015 When I introduce myself…
Rookie Review: Lessons From an Emergency Planning Exercise
I recently had the opportunity to volunteer for an emergency planning exercise. There were participants from a variety of city and county emergency service agencies, as well as a private…
Public Service Recognition Week Kicks Off
The 2015 commemoration of Public Service Recognition Week kicked off with a proclamation from President Barack Obama and the U.S. Senate. President Obama in his proclamation declared: “In the face…
Collaboration Needed For Community Resilience
Disasters of any kind can destroy life, affect the environment and disrupt a community’s normal functions. A resilient community is one that is able to effectively and quickly prepare, respond…
Work for Free? The HR Challenge: Employer-Intern Relationships
Internships can be beneficial to both the student and the organization. They are an inexpensive way to try out new talent and often bring fresh insights and perspectives. As internships…
In Case of Emergency: Engage the Executive
During my 10 years working disasters at the federal level, I’ve worked with countless emergency managers and public administrators. I’ve also worked with their executives. It surprises me how often…
Protecting The Public Interest
Efficient and reliable public infrastructure is a necessity for growth and sustainable development. Increased population, effects of globalization and expanded economic activities has grown the demand for quality and reliable…
Public Sector Collaboration
The discussion on improving cross sector collaboration has been ongoing at the federal, state and local levels. However, we must also focus on social enterprises and nonprofit organizations. These organizations…
Solving the Social Security Funding Dilemma
Social Security is a vital component of the American safety net. Without it, many retired and disabled workers –as well as survivors and dependents – would be without a…
Economic Impact of World Class Health Care Services
The economic future is bright for health care. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care occupations are expected to grow by 29 percent through 2020, the largest growth…
Local Law Enforcement and Intergovernmental Immigration Enforcement
Immigration has been a constant part of American history. The federal government’s policy responses have oscillated from welcoming to unwelcoming. Since the 1990s, non-citizens have begun to reside in rural…